Members of IAM District 9 recently gathered at Soldiers Memorial in downtown St. Louis to prepare the site for the city’s upcoming Veterans Day Parade. Nearly twenty volunteers, representing both the District 9 Veterans Committee and the H.E.L.P.S. Committee, participated in a clean-up effort to maintain the memorial as a respectful space for honoring military service.
IAM members from Locals 41, 1745, 688, 313, 1345, 777, and 2782 took part in collecting litter and hazardous materials from the grounds. The work aimed to ensure that Soldiers Memorial remains safe and dignified for all visitors.
“Keeping Soldiers Memorial clean and parade-ready is more than a project, it’s a statement of respect. District 9 members once again demonstrated the heart of this union by showing up for our veterans,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “A sincere thank you to every member who donated their time to support this meaningful project and help prepare Soldiers Memorial for Veterans Day.”
The H.E.L.P.S. initiative—standing for Honoring, Engaging, Lifting, Providing, and Servicing—requires each District and unaffiliated Local in the Midwest Territory to organize at least one event per year focused on community service.
